Lindenthal celebrates! Sunday in Cologne on June 15, 2025!

Lindenthal celebrates! Sunday in Cologne on June 15, 2025!

Köln, Deutschland - On June 15, 2025, Cologne transformed into the scene of the Lindenthal family and Veedelsfest, and that not only brings with it a lot of fun, but also open Sundays. According to * news.de *, the Cologneers have gained planning security through a new regulation, which applies until 2026 and significantly reduced the bureaucracy on Sundays. For all shopping fans: This Sunday the shops have the opportunity to open their doors and it becomes a real experience for the whole family.

The Cologne team are enthusiastic about such occasions. After all, there are numerous other open Sundays in the city in 2025, which should not be missed. As * sales-open Sunday.

• 06.07.2025: Rodenkirchener Summer Days
• 03.08.2025: Family and district festival in Deutz
• 31.08.2025: Lindenthal summer festival
• 07.09.2025: Fixed in Sülz-Klettenberg
• 09/14/2025: Street festival "New Ehrenfest"
• 21.09.2025: Street festival "Dä longest Desch von Kölle" and autumn and wine festival in Rath-Heumar
• 28.09.2025: District festival in Dellbrück
• 12.10.2025: Musical autumn in Porz-Mitte
• 09.11.2025: Braunsfelder Martinsmeile
• 07.12.2025: Advent market in Porz-Mitte

regulations and framework conditions

Cologne business have more flexibility due to the new framework conditions. North Rhine-Westphalia usually allows up to four open Sundays a year, with a few exceptions. In Cologne, however, with the new regulation there is the opportunity to offer additional Sundays that are linked to certain occasions, be it street parties or holiday markets such as the Advent market. However, these Sundays must be outside of the service periods and may last a maximum of six hours.

It is also interesting to look at the various regulations in other federal states. While Cologne shops benefit from several open Sundays, things usually look less rosy in Bavaria or Baden-Württemberg. Many shops remain closed here on Sunday. In contrast, large cities such as Berlin have allowed up to eight open Sundays, which apparently revitalized retail in these regions.

A look into the future of Sundays open to sales

Since 1919 there has been a general Sunday rest in Germany, but regular special regulations have developed over the years. The open Sundays are now an integral part of shopping -related life and attract numerous visitors. So come to Cologne on June 15, enjoy the festival and browse through the open shops - maybe you will find it!

THE WEATTION Technically, you should prepare for a slightly rainy day with a pleasant 19 degrees. So nothing stands in the way of a long day outdoors, filled with shops and various entertainment offers. Further information on the events and the Sunday open for sales in Cologne can be found on Sellerer-Sonnag.nrw or Salesoffenoffener-sonntag.com .